Troubleshooting - Kohler K-1109 Installation Manual

Troubleshooting Table
This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. A Kohler Authorized Service Representative or qualified
electrician should correct all electrical problems. For warranty service, contact your dealer or wholesale distributor.
Symptoms
1. Whirlpool does not p
start/stop. start/stop
2. Motor starts, all jets
are not functioning.
3. Whirlpool stops p p
automaticall automatically.
4. Noisy operation.
5. Heater does not
operate operate.
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Probable Causes
A. No power to motor.
B. Air actuator does not work.
C. Motor/pump does not work.
A. Jet is closed.
B. Jets are blocked.
A. GFCI trips.
B. Suction blocked.
C. Jets are blocked.
D. Motor overheated and protection
device activated.
A. Pump banding straps have not been
cut.
A. No power to heater.
B. Water temperature exceeds 104_F
(40_C).
C. Heater does not work.
Recommended Action
A. Set/Reset GFCI breaker; check wiring.
B. Replace air actuator. Check air tube
between air actuator and pump.
C. Rebuild or replace motor/pump.
A. Rotate jet trim ring counterclockwise to
open.
B. Remove blockage.
A. Identify source of fault, and correct.
B. Remove obstruction.
C. Remove blockage.
D. Check for blockage at motor vents.
Remove blockage and allow motor to
cool.
Check for suction blockage. Remove
blockage and allow motor to cool.
Check for jet blockage. Remove blockage
and allow motor to cool.
A. Cut pump banding straps with tin snips.
A. Reset GFCI.
B. Allow water to cool, heater will
re-engage.
C. Replace heater.
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